2 years after disappearance of Mickey Brougham, DA David Sullivan appeals to public for help finding missing Belchertown man

The Republican | John SuchockiIN this file photo, Cindy L. Brougham, sister of Michael R. "Mickey" Broughman, ties a ribbon around a tree on the Belchertown Town Common to commemorate the first anniversary of her brother's disappearance from town.

BELCHERTOWN - With the second anniversary of the disappearance of Belchertown resident Michael R. "Mickey" Brougham approaching, the office of the Northwestern District Attorney is appealing for anyone with information that could solve the mystery to come forward.

His pickup truck and motorcycle were still at his house, as was medicine he needed to control his diabetes. His wallet and cell phone were found two days later near the main gate of New Hampshire International Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H., which had been the scene of a NASCAR race on June 26-27, 2010.

Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan said his office and the Belchertown police consider the missing person case active and are looking for any information that could lead to his whereabouts.

The Northwestern DA's office has recently established a text-a-tip line, similar to the one used by Springfield police and the Hampden County Sheriff's Department, that people can use to pass along information anonymously.

To use it, people can text a message on their cell phone to 274637, and then beginning the message with the word "protect."

People can also call the Massachusetts State Police Detective Unit attached to the Northwestern District Attorney’s Office at (413) 586-5150.

The family last year posted a $50,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts.

There is also a website, MickyBrougham.com devoted to publicizing the case and to bringing him home.

On the anniversary, the Pioneer Valley chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive in honor of Brougham. It is planned from 1 - 6:30 p.m. in the Masonic Lodge on Main Street in Belchertown. Donations may also be made in Brougham’s name to the Red Cross and citizens can participate in the Masonic Child Identification Program at the event.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 1-800 REDCROSS, 1-800-733-2767, or go to www.redcrossblood.org